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Opposition MPs receive hacking alerts on iPhones: Apple says attackers well-funded; BJP refutes snooping allegations, IT minister attacks 'compulsive critics'

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 31 October 2023
Several opposition leaders in India have claimed to have received an alert from Apple, warning them of state-sponsored attackers trying to compromise their iPhones. The Congress party has accused the government of being behind the snooping, which the ruling BJP has denied. Apple has responded by stating that the attackers are well-funded and their techniques are sophisticated. The company also said that it cannot provide information on the specific causes of these warnings. The BJP called the allegations baseless.
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